Giant 2002 Motorized Bicycle owner manual If you break a spoke, 9.4Ifyoucrash

pressure (see section 6.6.1), all the while checking to make sure that the tyre beads stay seated in the rim. Reinstall the nut that fixes the valve to the rim.

Put the valve cap back in place. Place the wheel back into the bike (see section 6.3).

WARNING:

Riding your Lafree Twist with a flat or under- inflated tyre can seriously damage the rim,

tyre, tube and bicycle, and can cause you to

lose control and fall.

9.3 If you break a spoke

aA wheel with a loose or broken spoke is much weaker than a fully tensioned wheel. If you break a spoke while on a ride, you will have to ride much more slowly and carefully as the weakened wheel could experience additional broken spokes and become useless.

WARNING:

A broken spoke seriously weakens the wheel and may cause it to wobble, striking the brakes

or the frame. Riding with a broken spoke(s) can

cause you to lose control and fall.

bTwist the broken spoke around the spoke next to it to keep it from flopping around and getting caught between the wheel and the frame. Spin the wheel to see if the rim clears the brake shoes/frame. If the wheel will not turn because it is rubbing against the brake shoe(s), try turning the brake cable adjusting barrel(s) clockwise to slacken the cable and open up the brakes (see section 3.5.3). If the wheel still won’t turn, release the brake’s elbow cable guide (see section 6.3.4: “Removing a quick- release front wheel”) and secure any loose cable as best you can. Walk the bike, or if you must, ride it with extreme caution. However, it is strongly recommended that you not ride with only one functioning brake, and never with two non-operational brakes.

9.4Ifyoucrash

First, check yourself for injuries. Seek medical help if necessary. If you are involved with another vehicle, get as much information as possible from the involved party and any witnesses.

Next, check your bike for damage, and fix what you can.

When you get home, carefully perform the checks described in section 8.2 (D) and check for any other damaged parts. All bent, scored or discoloured parts are suspect and should be replaced.

WARNING:

A crash can put extraordinary stress on

bicycle components, causing them to fatigue

prematurely. Components suffering from

stress fatigue can fail suddenly and catastrophically, causing loss of control, serious injury.

CAUTION:

If you have any doubt about the condition of

the bicycle or any of its parts, take it to your dealer for a thorough check.

Checking the frame regularly and bringing any questionable marks to the attention of your Lafree dealer or other qualified person will prolong the safe use of your frame and components.

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